SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness

SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

PERSONAL TRAINER COURSEInformation Brochure

Study to become a Personal Trainer today and get qualified in a field you’re passionate about!

Join the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer and turn your love for fitness into a rewarding career. Enjoy the flexibility of being your own boss and feel the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference to people’s lives.

The Certificate III in Fitness is completed prior to the Certificate IV in Fitness, and upon completion of both Certificates, you will be a qualified Gym/Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer. The qualifications are both nationally and internally recognised, allowing you to work in the fitness industry across the globe.

Since our establishment in 1993, AFA has become the leading fitness educator in Australia and assisted thousands of graduates into a fitness career. During this time, we’ve built a strong network of industry relationships which help connect students to some of the biggest fitness businesses in the country.

Why Become a Personal Trainer?

Choose your own hours

Feel empowered running your own business

Work within an existing fitness business

Help people achieve their fitness goals

Change your career and love what you do

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Studying Online

Having delivered fitness courses for nearly 30 years, we understand that in order to be successful in your study, your course needs to fit in with your busy lifestyle.

As the largest online fitness course provider in Australia, our industry-leading Fitness qualifications have been specifically designed for online study.

Our online course is self-paced and can be completed from any location in Australia via our custom-built Learner Management System, which is your dedicated hub for all course content, video presentations, assessments, quizzes and student support.

It is self-paced over 12 months for Certificate III and 12 months for Certificate IV, giving you the opportunity to study at your own pace, so you are able to work through the course materials and assessments when it best suits you.

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Our Student Support services are readily-available to assist you and help you progress throughout your course. Our online students can simply send an email or pick up the phone to gain the support they need or request assistance.

Practical Placement

Completing Work Experience is a great way to put what you have learned into practice and to prepare you for the ‘hands-on’ elements of the fitness industry. It is a requirement in all modes of study and helps you to gain real-life experiences, whilst also enhancing your job prospects. Many students end up gaining employment as a result of their work experience placement.

You can perform your placement at an approved fitness centre or PT Studio of your choice under the supervision of a qualified Personal Trainer. Should you have any difficulties securing placement, AFA can utilise our industry partnerships to assist you to find a suitable facility and mentor.

You are required to complete 32 hours for the Certificate III in Fitness and 30 hours for the Certificate IV plus a professional practice log book (50 hours).

Course Topics

As you progress through this Personal Trainer Course, we will equip you with all the knowledge and practical skills you need to work as a Personal Trainer in Australia. The set qualifications for this nationally-recognised qualification include some of the following topics:

• Client Health Screening and Fitness Assessment• Fitness Program Development and Instruction• Anatomy and Physiology• Principles of Nutrition• Movement Analysis & Exercise Technique• Exercise & Technology• Strength & Conditioning• Personal Training including; One-on-One & Group Training• Setting Up & Operating your own PT Business

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Course Units

SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness

BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities HLTAID011 Provide First Aid HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientationSISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information BSBXTW301 Work in a teamSISXIND009 Respond to interpersonal conflictSISFFIT046 Plan and instruct online exercise sessions SIRXOSM003 Use social media and online toolsSISXICT001 Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation

CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships SISFFIT041 Develop personalised exercise programs SISFFIT042 Instruct personalised exercise sessions SISFFIT043 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals SISFFIT044 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients SISFFIT045 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients SISFFIT049 Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction SISFFIT050 Support exercise behaviour change SISFFIT051 Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction SISFFIT053 Support healthy eating for individual fitness clientsSISFFIT034 Assess client movement and provide exercise adviceBSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities BSBESB302 Develop and present business proposalsSIRXHWB001 Maintain personal health and wellbeingSISFFIT046* Plan and instruct online exercise sessions SIRXOSM003* Use social media and online toolsSISXICT001* Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreationSISXCAI005* Conduct individualised long-term training programs SISXCAI009* Instruct strength and conditioning techniques SISXCAI010* Develop strength and conditioning programs * Student selected electives

SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

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Online Learning

With the flexibility associated online study, this has become an incredibly popular option amongst our students. In fact, over 90% of our students study this way.

The online delivery option enables you to progress through the qualification at your own pace while maintaining other work and lifestyle commitments.

Our comprehensive online learning platform allows you to progress using a variety of study tools to suit your learning needs including interactive presentations, videos, animations, articles, live webcasts and podcasts.

Mobile Learning App

As the leading online fitness education provider in Australia, we’re always seeking for ways to improve our students’ ability to learn, by making it easier to access our online content. With this in mind, we created our own mobile app to allow you to access the course from your own phone or tablet, where you’re able to stream or download video presentations and podcasts, view all learning resources, study the lecture slides, and even take quizzes.

This app is available on both Android and iOS devices, and enables you to access your course from anywhere in the world.

Student Support

Our Student Support services are readily-available to assist you and help you progress throughout your course. If you have any questions regarding assessments or coursework, your dedicated Student Support Officers can be contacted at any time via phone, email or chat.

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8 Reasons to Choose AFA

Great Reputation — as one of the first fitness industry training providers (established in 1993), we are well known and respected within the fitness industry.

Unmatched Support — we employ a team of fully qualified tutors to assist you with any questions you may have throughout your course.

Leading Online Study — our advanced resources make it fast and easy to learn.

Practical Placement — you can complete your practical training in your local gym, and receive an AFA 2XU uniform for FREE.

EIGHT Additional Certificates — you’ll graduate ‘industry ready’ with more knowledge and skills than studying elsewhere.

Specialised Mobile Learning App — unique to AFA, our app allows you to learn on the move.

Employment Outcomes — graduating with our qualifications can help you gain employment with some of the leading gyms in Australia.

Affordable Course Fees — after submitting a small deposit, we offer low weekly repayments, with ZERO interest.

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Industry Ready Package

Stand out from the crowd amongst other fitness graduates by completing additional qualifications that will equip you with more advanced PT skills.

When you enrol in our combined course, including both Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness, you will receive our Fitness Australia accredited Industry Ready Pack.

These Professional Development Courses will help take your employability to the next level, and open up additional opportunities you hadn’t thought of before. Our Industry Ready Pack also gives you over 20 CEC points to put towards your Fitness Australia registration allowing you to maintain professional registration for 4 years.

What's included?

• Olympic Weightlifting Techniques• Suspension Training• Supplement and Fad Diet Facts• Fundamentals of kettlebell training• Online Marketing for Personal Trainers• Advanced Periodisation Techniques• Running Training for Personal Trainers• Pregnancy & Exercise—Contemporary Training Guidelines

$1,300 worth of certificates for FREE

Employment Pathways

Not only are we committed to providing you with the best possible learning experience, but we’re equally committed to supporting you into a successful career in fitness.

Career Opportunities

As one of the largest training providers in the country, we have connections with some of the largest businesses in the fitness industry, including; Fitness First, Goodlife Health Clubs, Anytime Fitness, Genesis, Club Lime, Jetts, Snap Fitness, Zap Fitness, Personal Best, and many other private gyms. Our partners regularly post career opportunities on our website.

Setting Up Your Own Business

If you plan to start your own fitness business, we have a range of topics that will help you achieve that. Our business, sales and marketing units have been designed to provide you with access to the practical tools needed to set up your own PT business and attract clients.

Daily Personal

Training 1hr($60 / session)

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(48 weeks)

Annual income inc. 1 bootcamp/

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Annual income inc. 2 bootcamps/classes per

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Annual Income inc. 3 bootcamps/classes per

week

2 PT sessions $120 $600 $2,520 $28,800 $36,480 $44,160 $51,840

3 PT sessions $180 $900 $3,780 $43,200 $50,560 $58,560 $66,240

4 PT sessions $240 $1,200 $5,040 $57,600 $65,280 $72,960 $80,640

5 PT sessions $300 $1,500 $6,300 $72,000 $79,680 $87,360 $95,040

6 PT sessions $360 $1,800 $7,560 $86,400 $94,080 $101,760 $109,440

7 PT sessions $420 $2,100 $8,820 $100,800 $108,480 $116,160 $123,840

Note: This is an example of projected example earnings only and should not be considered as financial advice. It is recommended you seek professional assistance for any questions regarding your financial situation.

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Personal Trainer Salary Potential

Working in an industry which you love, and getting paid for it can sometimes seem too good to be true! However, when considering a career in the fitness industry, it is important to identify the likely salary to ensure it corresponds with your financial commitments and lifestyle. Naturally, one of the first questions people ask when considering a career as a PT is “How much can I earn as a Personal Trainer?” Below is an example of projected earnings based on charging clients $60/hour. Of course, you can charge a higher or lower rate depending on your level of expertise and the services you offer. You can also select your preferred hours of work, taking into consideration your personal circumstances and commitments.

Payment Options

Course fees are dependent on the study mode you choose (online or face-to-face) and whether you are eligible for Government funding. We understand course fees are a significant financial investment, that’s why we offer flexible interest free payment plans for all of our fitness courses.

Payment plans are arranged to suit your budget with a minimum of just a $100 deposit and from as little as $50 per week, directly debited on a day of your choice. The payment plans are completely INTEREST FREE, which means no interest paid and no deductions from your salary for years to come.

Centrelink Assistance

You may be eligible for financial assistance through Centrelink. For further information on eligibility for Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy contact Centrelink on 13 24 90 and quote the Australian Fitness Academy reference number 3P322.

Government Funding

Australian Fitness Academy is approved to deliver government subsidised training within Queensland via the Queensland Certificate III Guarantee. If you are eligible you can study with help from the Queensland and Commonwealth governments. For more information, please visit our website.

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Ready to Get Started?

Submit an enquiry today to turn your passion for fitness intro a thriving career!

Email: info@afa.com.au

Phone: 1300 232 348

Website: www.fitnesseducation.edu.au

Australian Fitness Academy

701 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield South, VIC 3162

E. info@afa.com.au P. 1300 232 348 W. www.fitnesseducation.edu.au